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"There are enough jobs where people are under pressure. We can't claim to be unique in that respect, but there is pressure in the emergency calls and there's a lot to do. You do the best you can because at the end of the day, the animals' lives are in our hands," explains Dafydd, who has been a vet for 14 years.

Dafydd Jones, a partner at Ystwyth Vets, Aberystwyth. The practice is featured in new S4C series, Y Fets (The Vets), starting June 7, 2018 (Image: Hand-out)

According to Dafydd, having a supportive team at the practice is crucial during difficult times. "Like everyone else, we have difficult days and it's good to have someone there to talk to and discuss the challenges we face. Calling on the views of two or three of your colleagues is invaluable as you try to work out what's going on in different cases."

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The type of pets examined by the vets varies greatly - from cats and dogs to rabbits, snakes and birds. "There's no telling from one minute to the next what will come in. You have to vary your routine and be prepared to go from treating a bull that weighs a tonne to dealing with a kitten."

In this week's programme, Dafydd has a battle on his hands as he tries to castrate four feisty alpacas and Mazlo the two-month-old Labrador puppy is a cause for concern.